Systemic Steroids With or Without 2% Topical Minoxidil in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata

    November 1992 in “ Archives of Dermatology ”
    Elise A. Olsen, Susan Carson, Elizabeth A. Turney
    Studysummary In this study, tapering prednisone followed by 2% topical minoxidil helped limit hair loss in some patients with alopecia areata, with 30% to 47% showing over 25% hair regrowth initially.
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